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LiberalArkie

(16,470 posts)
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 12:13 PM Sep 26

The Worst (And Best) States To Have A Baby, Ranked

The 5 Worst States To Have A Baby

1. Arkansas
Arkansas’ score: 100 out of 100

Mothers in Arkansas are more likely to die during childbirth than any other state in the country, making it the worst state to have a baby.

Arkansas has the highest maternal mortality rate (43.5 deaths per 100,000 live births).
The state also has the second highest infant mortality rate (7.88 deaths per 1,000 live births).
The state is projected to have the fifth lowest percentage of need met for obstetricians and gynecologists in 2030 (66.7%).


https://www.forbes.com/advisor/health-insurance/worst-state-to-have-a-baby/

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The Worst (And Best) States To Have A Baby, Ranked (Original Post) LiberalArkie Sep 26 OP
Kick ArkansasDemocrat1 Sep 26 #1
Ah, yes, Arkansas, with its "pro - life" governor. Permanut Sep 26 #2
So... -misanthroptimist Sep 26 #3
Who would've thunk that? world wide wally Sep 26 #4

-misanthroptimist

(1,193 posts)
3. So...
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 12:56 PM
Sep 26

10 out of the worst 10 are red states (although I guess you can make a weak case that GA is purple.)

And all 10 of the best states are blue.

Weird, innit?

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